Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at Berea College
Berea, KY · Bachelor's Degree
Berea College graduates in family and consumer sciences/human sciences earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Berea College Compares for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
All 49 colleges reporting family and consumer sciences/human sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $60,550 | $57,631 | #2 | $34,288 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $58,530 | $53,258 | #10 | $35,977 |
| 3 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $57,205 | $64,933 | #1 | $35,059 |
| 4 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $56,117 | $57,055 | #4 | $35,501 |
| 5 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $55,830 | $50,802 | #16 | $33,869 |
| 6 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $55,327 | $50,344 | #18 | $33,721 |
| 7 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $54,059 | $53,113 | #11 | — |
| 8 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $52,702 | $57,569 | #3 | $31,910 |
| 9 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $52,511 | $46,088 | #33 | — |
| 10 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $52,041 | $49,710 | #21 | $33,093 |
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| 43 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $39,565 | $43,220 | #43 | $29,114 |
| 44 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $38,968 | $45,108 | #37 | — |
| 45 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $38,514 | $44,583 | #39 | $27,399 |
| 46 | Berea College Berea, KY | $38,352 | $43,426 | #42 | $28,495 |
| 47 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $38,345 | $39,695 | #45 | $28,794 |
| 48 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $36,654 | $34,739 | #49 | $27,346 |
| 49 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $34,318 | $35,628 | #48 | $28,782 |
Other Majors at Berea College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,491 | $35,185 | #256 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $67,510 | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,830 | — | #34 of 34 |
| Business/Commerce | $52,456 | $44,627 | #246 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,723 | $30,663 | #616 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,768 | — | #954 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,722 | $13,403 | #488 of 576 |
| Education | $36,412 | $21,709 | #70 of 71 |
| Biology | $32,729 | $26,744 | #839 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,013 | $20,036 | #413 of 423 |
| Agriculture | — | $25,912 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Berea College family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,495 one year after graduating and $38,352 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Berea College rank for family and consumer sciences/human sciences?
Among 49 colleges reporting earnings for family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates, Berea College ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is family and consumer sciences/human sciences at Berea College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for family and consumer sciences/human sciences ($48,460).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.